Fate of Medicare, Medicaid emerge as key issue in 2nd District race

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 1,670

Last Updated: 2 days, 23 hours ago

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On the 61st anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicaid and Medicare into law, the fate of the healthcare programs are emerging as a key issue for the candidates looking to replace Congressman Jared Golden.

Republican nominee Paul LePage has said he will protect Social Security and Medicare, but has a history of opposing Medicaid expansions while he was governor. In contrast, Democratic nominee Matt Dunlap is campaigning on support for Medicare-for-all.

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